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Daasebre Okogyeaman Duodo Apem II sworn into Regional House of Chief
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The paramount chief of Nsawkaw traditional area in the Tain District of Bono Region Daasebre Okogyeaman Duodo Apem II has called on his colleague chiefs to endeavour to foster peace and unity in order to drive the developmenl agenda of the country.
The 63-year-old businessman known in private life as Kwame Attakora-Gyan noted that chiefs must always build bridges, especially in times of adversity rather than becoming the conduit of derailing the peace and stability of the country.
The paramount chief who have been gazetted by the National House of Chiefs was speaking with journalists here in Sunyani on Friday as part of his outdooring ceremony to become a member of the regional house of chiefs.
The Daasebre Okogyeaman Duodo Ampem II took the judicial oath and oath of secrecy performed by both the president of the Regional House of Chiefs Pimmampim Yaw Kagbrese V and Justice Patrick Baryeh, a High Court judge to be admitted into the house.
Congratulating the new member of the house of chiefs, President of the House Pimampim Yaw Kagbrese V appealed to all queenmothers and kingmakers to follow the customary processes in the nomination and subsequent installation of chiefs to avoid needless litigation and conflicts on chieftaincy institutions.
The chieftaincy institution, he said, anchors on transparency and that rightful heirs need the opportunity to access the throne on the basis of monetary considerations.
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
